Kenya’s renowned environmentalist Anita Soina on Tuesday decamped from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA party) led by Deputy President William Ruto to Green Thinking Action Party (GTAP) where she is hoping to fly the party’s flag in the Kajiado North MP race in the coming elections.

In a press statement, Soina called on other youths to back her so that they can solve environmental issues affecting society.

The youthful leader further expressed confidence that she would win the elections despite her young age. Soina said, despite her age, she is ready to fill the void that was left by former Minister and Kajiado North MP George Saitoti.

“Namibia and South Africa have previously elected Emma Theophilus at the age of 23 and Itumeleng Ntsube at the age of 21 respectively and this is proof that young people are not too young to lead”, Anita said.

If elected MP, Soina said that her priority will be sorting to curb the challenges of climate-related issues including water shortage, food security and sanitation.

“I am compelled by the significant role that politics constantly plays in international environmental governance, economic and social prosperity of communities, I contemplated on fighting The Green War from the corridors of power while representing young people, children and women who are highly underrepresented in the active political arena,” she said.

On its side, GTAP noted that said that it is open to welcoming new members – mostly youths and women – who are seeking elective seats in the coming elections.

Dr Isaac Kalua, the party’s official, said that in the move to attract more candidates into the party, it has decided to waive the nomination fee for all female aspirants seeking elective seats. Kalua said that the move to waive the fee is to minimize violence during the primaries.

“The decision by GTAP to waive the nomination fees for women candidates will try to minimize the violence meted against women during party primaries,” Kalua said.